Chicken burger
A chicken burger, also referred to as a chicken sandwich in the United States, is a ground chicken patty that is often, but not necessarily served on a hamburger bun with similar condiments and toppings as found on hamburgers.[1] While chicken sandwiches use breaded and fried chicken, a chicken burger is strictly made of a grilled or fried patty of ground chicken.[2]
History
[edit] | This section relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2025) |
Chick-fil-A claims that it invented the fried chicken sandwich in the 1940s. This claim is unsubstantiated, although the Chick-fil-A southern-style chicken sandwich (served with pickles on a steamed roll), introduced in 1964[3] on March 21, may have been the first chicken sandwich introduced by an American fast food restaurant chain. Other notable vendors of chicken sandwiches include KFC and Popeyes. Today, most major fast food, fast casual and casual dining chains feature some variation of chicken sandwich, even at fast food restaurants where chicken is not a specialty.
Popularity
[edit]In recent years, chicken sandwiches have become increasingly popular as a healthier alternative to burgers made with red meat.[4]
The ongoing competition for market share in the United States in fried chicken sandwich has demonstrably impacted the fast casual and quick-service restaurant industry. This competition has coincided with a significant rise in the prevalence of fried chicken sandwiches on menus nationwide. As of 2024, 47% of restaurant menus feature fried chicken sandwich, compared to 41% for hamburgers. This represents a 10% increase for chicken sandwiches from 2020 to 2021. While beef burgers may still hold the overall popularity edge, the increasing presence of fried chicken sandwiches on menus suggests a growing consumer demand.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Watson, S. (2008). Fast Food. What's in Your Food? Recipe for Disaster. Rosen Publishing Group. p. 19. ISBN 978-1-4042-1416-3. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Larsen, L.; Harbin, D. (2009). Knack Grilling Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Delicious Recipes. Knack: Make It Easy. Globe Pequot Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-1-59921-761-1. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "A look at the history and process behind Chick-fil-A's menu introductions". www.nrn.com. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ Al-Juhaimi, Fahad; Adiamo, Oladipupo Q.; Alsawmahi, Omer N. (2017). "Effect of pistachio seed hull extracts on quality attributes of chicken burger". CyTA: Journal of Food. 15 (1): 9–14. doi:10.1080/19476337.2016.1193057 – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Shanker, Deena (2024-07-01). "The Fried Chicken Sandwich Wars Are More Cutthroat Than Ever Before". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2024-07-04.